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  2. Sociology of health and illness - Wikipedia

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    The sociology of health and illness, sociology of health and wellness, or health sociology examines the interaction between society and health. As a field of study it is interested in all aspects of life, including contemporary as well as historical influences, that impact and alter our health and wellbeing. [1] [2]

  3. Health belief model - Wikipedia

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    The health belief model ( HBM) is a social psychological health behavior change model developed to explain and predict health-related behaviors, particularly in regard to the uptake of health services. [1] [2] The health belief model also refers to an individual’s beliefs about preventing diseases, maintaining health, and striving for well ...

  4. Social determinants of health - Wikipedia

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    The social determinants of health (SDOH) are the economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status. They are the health promoting factors found in one's living and working conditions (such as the distribution of income, wealth, influence, and power), rather than individual risk factors (such as behavioral risk factors or genetics) that influence ...

  5. What Are Health Equality and Equity, and Why Do They Matter?

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    Three people are standing behind a fence, trying to watch a parade as it passes by. One is tall, one is shorter, and one is a small child. The tall person can see over the fence, but the other two ...

  6. Social Isolation and Mental Health - WebMD

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    To cope with social isolation, try to: Acknowledge your feelings. Sometimes it seems easier to ignore your feelings when you’re struggling, especially when it feels like you have no one to talk ...

  7. Life chances - Wikipedia

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    Life chances. Life chances ( Lebenschancen in German) is a theory in sociology which refers to the opportunities each individual has to improve their quality of life. The concept was introduced by German sociologist Max Weber in the 1920s. [1] It is a probabilistic concept, describing how likely it is, given certain factors, that an individual ...

  8. The Pros and Cons of Obamacare - Healthline

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    Cons. Outlook. Some pros of Obamacare include more affordable health insurance and coverage for preexisting health conditions, while some cons include people having to pay higher premiums. The ...

  9. Health equity - Wikipedia

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    Health equity is defined by the CDC as "the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health". [5] It is closely associated with the social justice movement, with good health considered a fundamental human right.